Accounts Assistant
Accounts Assistant
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Job Description
Who We Are:
Abel & Cole has pioneered organic ethical and sustainable food delivery for over 30 years. Doing things better is our bread and butter; from saving over 60 million plastic bags by using reusable boxes for our food deliveries to finding alternatives to plastic long before it hit the headlines. We are forever challenging ourselves to find the most positive way to do business and want everyone to eat organic because its one way to save the future. Its these values that enabled us to become B Corp certified; an optional audit weve gone through to recognise how we put people and planet before profit as well as help us find room for further improvement.
Were looking for more people to join our team of almost 600 to share our passion for doing the right thing even bigger and better than we do already. In a fast paced and competitive market we know its our people who make the difference. Weve learnt how important it is to recognise develop and promote from within; and that trusting people lets them come up with the best ideas and that helps our entrepreneurial spirit to thrive.
Role Summary
Reporting to the Management Accounts the Accounts Assistant will be detailoriented with a strong focus on Accounts Payable responsible for processing invoices reconciling supplier accounts and ensuring timely payments while maintaining accuracy and compliance with financial policies.
Heres what youll be getting up to:
- Process verify and code supplier invoices using an Accounts Payable automation system.
- Ensure invoices are matched to purchase orders and approved before payment.
- Schedule and process supplier payments ensuring timely and accurate transactions.
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies.
- Maintain good relationships with suppliers and respond to internal and external queries.
- Investigate aged creditor transactions and report findings to Management Account.
- Assist in reconciliations for monthend closing.
- Ensure adherence to company policies and financial controls.
- Provide general support to the finance team including administrative tasks.
- Work closely with other departments to resolve invoice and paymentrelated queries.
- Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation.
Heres what we are looking for:
- Previous experience in an accounts payable role preferably in a multisite environment.
- Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes invoicing and reconciliations.
- Proficiency in accounting software.
- Experience using an Accounts Payable automation system is desirable but not essential.
- Good understanding of VAT and financial controls.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills.
- Be a real team playing with a willingness to help wherever required.
- Adaptable energetic and enthusiastic.
- Has the confidence to approach others to investigate and resolve queries.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
What we offer
- Monday Friday 37.5 hours per week (flexible timings)
- Hybrid working (it depends on business needs but youll be based at our Wimbledon office 1 day per week)
- 33 days inclusive of bank holidays (FTE Prorata)
- A free box of fruit and veg every week (Its pretty delicious! alongside company discount of up to 35.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Grants for sport performing arts education and nonvocational courses.
- Contributory pension scheme
- Lunch Club
Want To See More
Check us out at: https://bcorporation/directory/abelcole and Instagram
Abel & Cole promotes equal opportunities for all employees. We want our employees to feel they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. Members of staff are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination harassment and bullying a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.
To support Abel & Coles commitment to inclusion and diversity we ask that you remove all personal details from your CV. This includes removal of home address D.O.B and place of education.
Employment Type
Full-Time
